Cybersecurity
IT Security specialist
IT Security Specialists defend an organization’s information systems.
This often includes tasks like installing and configuring security software to prevent attacks, educating employees on data security, monitoring and protecting against network breaches, and responding to cyber attacks with the appropriate countermeasures.
Workforce demand for computer security specialists is high across all organizational structures and verticals, including corporations, schools, medical practices, and government agencies. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the IT security specialist job market will grow by 28% from 2016 to 2026, four times faster than the 7% average for all occupations, placing it among the nation's fastest growing career paths.
The average salary for a cybersecurity specialist is over $100,000 per year.
computer courses in high school
Suggested curriculum for computer magnet students:
Freshmen Year
Computer Science 1-2H
Sophomore Year
AP Computer Science Principles
Junior Year
Networking & Operating Systems 1-2H
Senior Year
Applied Computer Science 1-2H